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Present simple Exercises

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Present Simple Form : (Base form (verb 1 ) )

In English we use the present simple tense to talk about facts or things that are always true, as well as things in general. Present simple is also used to talk about a repeated action such as a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens.

In English we use 'do' and 'does' as auxiliary verbs in negatives and questions and we often use the present simple with adverbs of frequency such as sometimes, always, often, never, usually, rarely, and hardly ever.

Notes for use of present simple :

In the third person, ‘s’ is added to the verb form. For example;

work --> works

run --> runs

live --> lives

For verbs that end in 'o', 'sh', 'ch', 's' and 'x', we add 'es' to the verb form. For example;

go --> goes

wish --> wishes

watch --> watches

kiss --> kisses

fax --> faxes

For verbs that end in a consonant + 'y', we change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example;

try --> tries

study --> studies

The table below shows the different forms of present simple :

Example Verb : Work
I / You  / We / They
He / She / It
Positive... work.... works.
Negative... don't work.... doesn't work.

Questions

Do ... work?Does ... work?
Short answersYes, ... do. / No, ... don't.Yes, ... does. / No, ... doesn't.


For the verb 'to be' we use 'am', 'is', 'are' in the present simple. No auxiliary verbs are used in negative sentences and questions.


Verb: Be
I
You / We / They
He / She / It
PositiveI'm ...... 're ...... 's ...
NegativeI'm not ...... aren't ...... isn't ...
QuestionsAm I ... ?Are ... ...?Is ... ...?
Short answersYes, I am. / No, I'm not.Yes, ... are. / No, ... aren't.Yes, ... is. / No, ... isn't.

Present Simple Example Sentences :

Positive Examples of Present Simple :

  • She plays tennis on Saturdays.
  • They often eat out in Soho.
  • The train leaves at 9.00am.
  • My name is Mike.
  • I am 24 years old.

Negative Examples of Present Simple :

  • I don’t work at weekends.
  • He doesn’t go out on Fridays.
  • We don’t live in the city centre.
  • She isn't hungry.
  • You aren't late.

Question Examples of Present Simple :

  • Do you eat three meals per day?
  • Does he have a car?
  • Do they live in London? 
  • Is your cat OK?
  • What's wrong with him?

Present simple example sentences
Are you going to say sorry for saying I am stupid then?¿Entonces vas a disculparte por decir que soy estúpido?
Upstairs, there is Diego and a British couple next to him.Arriba, están Diego y una pareja británica al lado de él.
Look, you can watch the sunset best from this point.Mira, puedes ver el atardecer mejor desde este punto.
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.Saqué a Bear y estoy a punto de marcharme.
Well, I'm used to getting bad news today, what's that?Bueno, me estoy acostumbrando a recibir malas noticias hoy, ¿qué pasó?
As a result, he starts pooping and peeing all over the house.Como resultado empieza a defecar y orinar por toda la casa.
That's fine, I'm almost ready.Está bien, estoy casi lista.
Hey, there is a stranger in the toilet, who is he?Hey, hay un extraño en el inodoro, ¿quién es él?
What else do we need?¿Qué más necesitamos?
That's why you have a headache now!¡Por eso tienes dolor de cabeza ahora!
Excuse me ma'am, here is an undamaged packet of rice for you.Perdone señora, aquí tiene un paquete de arroz sin daños.
Oh hello... I forgot to mention, it's also a very special occasion...Oh hola... olvidé mencionar, que es también una ocasión muy especial...
Hang on a minute, they are both 300 gr and the same brand.Espera un minuto, ambos pesan 300 gr y son de la misma marca.
No, it doesn't look clean, do you want me to clean it?No, no parece limpio, ¿quieres que lo limpie yo?
Hey Mike, you look so worried!Hey Mike, ¡te ves muy preocupado!
I can't believe you still don't get it!¡No puedo creer que aún no lo entiendas!
What do you think, dear, do you like it, too?¿Qué te parece, querido, a ti también te gustó?
And these days, I go to that pub quite often.Y en estos días voy a ese pub bastante a menudo.
Cate, are you okay? You seem a little bit aggressive.Cate, ¿estás bien? Pareces un poco agresiva.
Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom.Disculpen, necesito ir al baño.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional